c6 rocket

I went swimming and forgot to remove my remote from my pocket. Now my car will not start. I need to get it started to bring it home. What can I do????

Epic_C6

You might have to take your remote apart and just let it dry for a little while and hope it will dry out enough to work agian. If you can't get it to work you wont be able to start your car unless you get a new remote or your 2nd remote for your car. One of them anti-theft features so your car can't be stolen.

C6LSx

Take it apart and dry it out the very best that you can. If you have some access to rubbing alcohol wipe down the FOB unit as the alcohol will help remove and evaporate and residual moisture inside the unit.

If you don't have any alcohol; dry it as best as you can and then insert the FOB into the socket inside of the glove box for a better connection and hope for the best when you press the Start Button.

gbgary

it's unusual that it got water in it. i ran mine through the washing machine and it worked the minute i took it out. many others here have done it too with the same result.

0Jason.ServiceSpecialist

Use the direct connect in the glove box. Just insert your remote and the car will start.

cclive

And then take it home and use a nickel to pop it open and let it dry for a couple of days.

basacowan

Try blowing with air (can or air compressor) and short time under a hair dryer. Should be fine after that. I know I have put mine through the washer and dryer a few times with no problem.

c6 rocket

Can you share with me some more details?

Epic_C6

This is news to me? What are you calling a direct connect in the glove box? I must be completely in the dark but I do not believe there is anything to "insert" your fob into in the glove box. Please Explain?

cclive

Go look...open the glovebox and on the left side is a slot that is just the right size for the fob. Slide the fob in with the buttons facing to the right side. Then start the car.

Take a look at page 2-9 in both of your owners manuals....

BabyBlueVert

The glove box has a transmitter pocket that the FOB with a dead battery can be inserted and recognized. Insert with the buttons facing the passenger side.

Look for a small rectangular slit inside the glove box on the left side.

HummelS

Amazing how many people don't RTFM....

St.Char

...but then again, I read the manual first with most everything.

Bill Soda

Boy, you got that right

Walkthedog

So did the op get it started?

Vasta

How about the obvious...go get your other FOB!

JMFT

I was so excited about the C6 that I read every entry on the C6 FAQ sticky before I even picked up the car and then read the manual cover to cover the first night I picked it up. First time I ever read an owner's manual that I knew more than the manual itself.

Good luck to the OP and hopefully he got the his vette home safe.

427PWRD

I fell out of a kayak once in the middle of the river, and was submerged for about 30 minutes. When I got back, I was soaked, and so was the remote, but the car unlocked and fired right up. Pretty impressed, and relieved since I was 50 miles from home where my 2nd fob is.

Goodluck!

dvilin

Mr. Hyde

Hell..I'm impressed that you could hold your breath for 30 minutes!